Escaped Convict BurnsLinked to John Dwyer Identified
Seattle police are shaken as William Burns, an escapee from a city jail, is suspected to be John Dwyer, an escaped convict from Walla Walla. A jail yard assignment and a witnessed escape sparked a manhunt, with drivers and jail staff confirming the likeness and a distinctive scar on the forehead. A Spokane arrest and a decades old escape connect the two men.
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Walla Walla
Senator Mason Poses as a Boer Champion
In Washington Mason of Illinois introduced a resolution expressing congressional sympathy for the Boers and hope for their victory. The measure was referred to committee and Mason said he would speak on the question later.
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Milers to press Congress on rail and export taxes
Washington D C December 6 A determined effort by United States millers seeks congressional action on two fronts The first an amendment to the Interstate Commerce Law to force railways to stop discrimination against flour in favor of wheat The second proposes taxing Dutch exports if Holland maintains discrimination against American flour
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Hearing on Transcontinental Rates Set for January 4
Information states the suit by St Louis jobbers against Transcontinental rates will resume before the Interstate Commerce Commission in San Francisco on January 4. Proceedings may last ten days with rebuttal testimony in Washington and arguments in San Francisco.
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St Louis
Inter-State Commerce Commission
Tis City
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Bomb exploded injuring boy at Stephenson hotel
A small dynamite bomb found by hotel staff in Menominee Michigan room exploded after a chambermaid discarded it in a waste basket. Fourteen year old George Tausher the engineer's son discovered it in the engine room and opened it, causing a severe hand injury.
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White Buffalo Named Chief of Winnebago Tribe
White Buffalo, a Chicago resident named Thomas Roddy, has been accepted as chief of the Winnebago tribe to succeed Black Hawk. He conciliates opposing factions and becomes the first new Indian chief in this succession, after Black Hawk's death several months ago.
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Lumber Price Rise Sparks Wisconsin Logging Boom
Milwaukee Wis Dec 4 Reports indicate a record logging season in Wisconsin with doubled camps as demand for cheaper lumber soars. Yards along the Mississippi are nearly emptied of No 4 boards once priced at four dollars per thousand, now up to thirteen, forcing mills to run day and night.
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Boarda Laatreease A LA Crosse Company
Lanky Bobs Bad Knuckles In Boxing Fight
In Janesville Wisconsin Bob Fitzsimmons led with a punch that struck Yank Kinney’s ribs. Kinney blocked with his elbow causing a fracture in Fitzsimmons left hand. The report notes a double fracture at the first two joints and another break behind the second knuckle.
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Yank Kinney
Bob Fitzaimmona
Janesville
Wis
Bob
Kinney
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French Foreign Minister Receives Proof on Kwang Chao Murders
The Petit Journal reports proof that disorders causing the murder of French naval officers at Kwang Chao, China, were fomented by the British. It urges France to avenge Fashoda and calls for war with England.
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Hanna Sparks Debate on Republican Leadership Roles
The article argues that party control should not be treated as a presidential perk. It notes President McKinley’s distribution of patronage and calls for a chairman who can unite Republicans. It suggests Senator Hanna could be chosen if he can harmonize factions in June, otherwise another candidate may lead the campaign.
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Night attack at Vigan leaves eight Americans dead
C B. Dee Ren of Washington cables the War Department with details of the Vigan night attack two days past. He reports eight Americans killed, all enlisted men, and 46 insurgents slain. He says the position can be held indefinitely.
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Engineer Bearton Remains Collapsed After Paterson Wreck
New York December reports Engineer Bearton, blamed for the Paterson New Jersey wreck, is said to be in a state of collapse at his Hartivon home. Only physician and nurse are allowed to visit. Doctors fear the strain may drive him to insanity. Bearton has decades of railroad service and claims no prior accident.
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N. J
Hartivon
Heardan
Keardan
Doylestown Injury During Cattle Unloading Incident
Anthony Dunlap of Carxeraville employed by J. W. Closcon a drover was seriously injured in Doylestown while unloading cattle by jumping on a crowbar. The instrument pierced his body about 12 inches tearing vital organs. Physicians report no hope for recovery and expect peritonitis to set in.
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Anthony Dunlap
Carxeraville
J. W. Closcon
Drawbacks Update From Republic And Regional News
Snow and mud hamper Republic causing standstill and scarce goods while mine employment drops as idle machinery delays arrive. Seattle fruit cannery study delays. Port Blakeley robberies prompt police inquiry. Columbia City election reports show one ticket and officials. federal court attendance includes an Indian tribe and a whisky case. Acortes witnesses and a grand larceny trial update.
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Mob Burns Black Man After Fatal Assault in Kentucky
In Mayspville Kentucky on December 6 a mob led by the victim's husband and brother dragged Mich ard Coleman from officers and burned him at a pit after tying him to a bush. The crowd of about 2,000 watched as he cried for mercy and died from flames and injuries after a brutal assault and murder of Jan Mashbrook.
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Michard Coleman
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Brook
Mason County
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Klondike Inheritance Swindle Suspected in Seattle
Beattie police suspect a Klondike inheritance scam is run from Seattle. A forwarded letter from an Eastern attorney asks about Beattie men signing false heirs. Victims pay a small deposit and receive fake mining stock certificates before swindlers vanish.
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Transports Prepare For Horse and Mule Load at Port
Two transports will load horses and mules at the port. One vessel is the Port Albert. the other undecided, with the Grant or Sheridan under consideration. About 200 Victoria horses will be sent by sea. remainder valued for army use. Fresh stock may come from Chickamauga or another source. Repairs may be done in San Francisco or Seattle. Tacoma hoped for one vessel. Both ships likely to load in Seattle, with hay and lumber from Tacoma.
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Tacoma
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Officials in War Department shrug off Havana unrest
Washington report says War Department officials are unconcerned about Havana tensions and expect the president to pursue his Cuba policy, ignoring revolutionary threats. Real estate records show sales including Merton KE Brewer to James Gleeson for $3,260 and Ida J. Weller to J. W. Godwin for $8,150. A water main break at Western and Columbia flooded the street and damaged nearby fruit stands.
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Ocean Navy Veteran Recalls Dewey Gift for Thanksgiving
Edward Murphy, boatswain’s mate on the Olympia during Manila Bay, received $20 from Admiral Dewey after losing a San Francisco ticket. Murphy, in Chicago, planned to use the money for a Thanksgiving dinner on solid ground for the first time in 35 years and said Long would not help him. He wrote to Dewey, who sent the funds and a note that he should enjoy the holiday.
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Edward Murphy
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Olympia
Manila
Admiral Dewey
Murphy
New York
San Francisco
Long
Mexicans Convicted in Rio Arriba Murders
In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Anastacio Martinez received a life sentence for a dark hearted murder after eight years of pursuit. Desiderio Sandoval, previously acquitted, was convicted for killing his wife and her lover and sentenced to seven years. Raymon Patton also jailed for life for murder. The report notes community sentiment and a history of anti Mexican bias impacting juries.
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N. M
Anastacio Martinez
Valleciton
Desiderio Sandoval
Sandoval
Raymon Patton
Rio Arriba
British Victory Amid Ladysmith Bombardment Report
The Times second edition carries a Ladysmith dispatch dated Nov 28 noting Boers have placed a third heavy gun within 5,000 yards of the town. Guns positioned at 8,000 guards threaten defenses. shelling grows effective. Rations fall, some sickness, yet spirits rise on news of a British victory.
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